Ottawa Township High School - Senior Yearbook (Ottawa, IL)

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Spending the day in In School Suspension was not a pleasant thing to do. David Przybylski wait patiently for the day to end. Even though fighting is not allowed in school, a few fights still occur. Keith Ryg pretends to punch Chris Svihra while Brad Crockett watches. Tests and quizzes are a part of every student's life. Nervously biting her nails. Tracy Payne wonders if she passed a test. As much as students try to avoid it. homework is usually assigned every night. Carrying a full load. Ted Trager heads for the door anticipating a night of homework. left. Mr. Tom Murphy attends to some business while watting for the next student to come in. Introduction ?

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 Studying is a common sight as students try to keep their grades up. Tim Steep helps Ron Bruck study for an upcoming test. Unpleasant Sights Although most things weren’t too bad. there were some unpleasant sights and sounds around school. At one time or another all of you were scared — like the time you made that one mistake and either Mr. Murphy or Mr. Byram called you into his office. Not very pleasant, huh? Or the sight of tests — or worse yet. exams — really did not cheer you up much, especially if studying was not included in your activities the night before. Every once in a while you heard something you wished you hadn't, like a teacher telling you that your grade was so low that there was no way you could pass, or your girlfriend saying she would rather just be friends. Other unpleasant sounds were heard on the 800 floor when the choir and band were learning a new song; a PE teacher saying something about another lap around the tracki and a teacher announcing a pop quiz. Even though we don't like to think about unpleasant things, they were part of school as they will be throughout our lives. 6 lmroduciion

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Retired band director Mr. Ray Makeever shares a lew moments with first year director Mr. Michael Peterson. Mr. Makeever was one of the two Homecoming Parade Marshals. Reminders of OHS As we get older and think back to our high school days, we will all think of something or someone different. but we have chosen to highlight reminders everyone will be able to relate to. One of the most memorable things is the art collection which decorated the library and the hallways. Donated by the Wally Findlay Galleries in Chicago, the paintings, figurines, and sketches added class' to the buildings. Places we hungout — such as the Passageway. 800 floor, and band balcony — were important places we are bound to remember because of the friendships that were formed there and all the time spent there. Other fond memories may be of special friends, clubs and teams you were a member of. dances and activities you took part in. What ever reminds you of Ottawa High School, we hope we have captured some of these and that you will treasure them for the rest of your life. V- t jeh year during Spirit Week, athletic team participate in the Homecoming Parade. Riding on a truck, the girls swim team joins in the fun. 8 lntroduction